Study on the Role of KV7 Channels in Regulating Smooth Muscle Contraction in Mouse Corpus Cavernosum Academic Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant health issue that impacts the quality of life for men. Since the introduction of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors like Sildenafil in the 1990s, there has been notable progress in th...

Identification of Polycystin 2 Missense Mutants Targeted for Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Degradation Academic Background Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a common genetic disorder that ultimately leads to end-stage renal disease. ADPKD primarily arises from mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes, which encode Polycystin 1 ...

Pathological Link Between Kidney Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Academic Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) in the brain, forming Lewy bodies (LBs) and Lewy neurites (LNs). In recent years, increasing evidence suggests that the pathological agg...

Multi-Ancestry Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals New Loci for Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels and Improves Prediction Across Ancestral Groups Research Background and Problem Statement Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein secreted by the prostate gland, commonly used for prostate cancer screening. However, PSA levels are influenced not ...

Mechanisms and Research Models of Kidney Fibrosis: Progress Toward Physiologically Relevant Humanized Models Research Background and Problem Statement Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major global public health issue, estimated to affect more than 10% of the population and is one of the leading causes of mortality. Kidney fibrosis, as a key pathol...